Increased prevalence of myopia in Swedish conscripts between 1975 and 1995 - associations with education and verbal ability

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The objective of this study is to examine the trends in the prevalence of myopia in Swedish young men over a 30-year period and identify potential risk …

Prevalence of unilateral, asymmetric, and bilateral tinnitus in military personnel and its impact on disability

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aims to describe the prevalence of unilateral, asymmetric, and bilateral tinnitus by severity of tinnitus across hearing sensitivity within the …

National analysis of more than 48,000 Veterans with human immunodeficiency virus demonstrates CD4/CD8 ratio as a risk marker for anal intraepithelial lesions and anal cancer

Abstract: Background: Anal squamous intraepithelial lesions are identifiable and treatable precancerous lesions that lack defined risk factors determining screening necessity. …

Assessing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in post-9/11 Veterans: Prevalence, measurement correspondence, and comorbidity with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common among Veterans but overlapping symptoms with other prevalent psychiatric disorders (e.g., …

Prevalence of medial tibial stress syndrome in the British Armed Forces: A population-based study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is common in the Armed Forces due to the physical demands placed on service personnel (SP). There are no large studies …

Application of a comprehensive disability measure: Disability prevalence among U.S. Veterans and non-veterans from the National Health Interview Survey Data from 2015 to 2018

Abstract: Background: Current measures of condition-specific disabilities or those capturing only severe limitations may underestimate disability prevalence, including among …

Prevalence of PTSD in active duty members with mild traumatic brain injury: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI), particularly mild TBI (mTBI), is a significant health concern for U.S. active duty service members (ADSMs), with potential …

Trends and disparities in coronary artery disease prevalence among U.S. adults from 2019 to 2022

Abstract: Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Understanding trends and potential disparities in CAD prevalence is crucial for public …

Irritable bowel syndrome in Veterans with Gulf War Illness evaluated at VA's war-related illness and injury study center

Abstract: Introduction: Excess rates of Gulf War illness (GWI) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), two chronic multisymptom illnesses, have long been documented among nearly …

Epidemiology of Diabetic Kidney Disease among US Veterans

Abstract: Rationale: With a large number of patients and high mortality, diabetic kidney disease (DKD) imposes a significant burden on US health care. Although diabetes is the …

Prevalence and concordance of international classification of diseases-11th revision and diagnostic and statistical manual-fifth edition posttraumatic stress diagnostics among Northern Irish military Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: There are two primary competing diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and the …

Prevalence of sexual violence and intimate partner violence among US military Veterans: Findings from surveys with two national samples

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Sexual violence (SV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) experiences are major social determinants of adverse health. There is limited prevalence data on …